Shannon's approach to clinical supervision centers on developing competent, ethical, and confident therapists through individualized guidance tailored to each supervisee's clinical development needs. Recognizing that every clinician brings unique strengths, learning styles, and professional goals, she customizes supervision sessions to address specific clinical challenges, skill development areas, and professional growth objectives. This personalized approach ensures that each supervisee receives targeted support that enhances their clinical effectiveness and professional confidence.
Clinical Supervision Philosophy
Shannon's supervisory style integrates clinical expertise with developmental support, creating a balance between direct guidance and collaborative exploration. She provides a structured yet flexible environment where supervisees can examine their clinical work, process challenging cases, and develop their therapeutic identity. Her approach emphasizes skill-building, ethical decision-making, and the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application. Supervisees are encouraged to bring real cases for discussion, explore clinical dilemmas, and receive feedback on their therapeutic interventions and treatment planning.
Through this process, supervisees develop competency in working with diverse clinical presentations including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship and family dynamics, and complex trauma. Shannon emphasizes the development of clinical assessment skills, treatment planning, intervention strategies, and the therapeutic relationship across various client populations.
AAMFT Approved Supervision
As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Shannon provides comprehensive supervision for marriage and family therapy candidates working toward licensure. Her supervision includes thorough review of clinical cases, live supervision opportunities, and systematic preparation for professional practice. She guides supervisees through the complexities of systemic therapy, helping them develop skills in family assessment, couples work, and multi-generational treatment approaches.
The supervision process includes detailed case conceptualization, review of session recordings, examination of therapeutic interventions, and ongoing assessment of clinical progress. Shannon ensures supervisees meet all AAMFT supervision requirements while developing the clinical competencies necessary for independent practice. Together, you will work toward AMFTRB exam preparation, covering theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and ethical considerations essential for licensure.
Case Consultation for Licensed Clinicians
Shannon offers specialized case consultation services for licensed therapists seeking to enhance their clinical practice through collaborative case review. These consultation sessions focus on complex clinical presentations, difficult treatment decisions, and the application of systemic approaches to challenging cases.
During consultation, clinicians present cases for in-depth analysis, exploring treatment options, examining therapeutic impasses, and developing comprehensive intervention strategies. Shannon's systemic perspective helps clinicians understand relational patterns, family dynamics, and contextual factors that influence treatment outcomes. This collaborative process supports ongoing professional development and clinical excellence for experienced practitioners.
Consultation services are ideal for therapists working with complex family systems, couples facing significant challenges, or individual clients whose presentations require systemic understanding and intervention approaches.